EEA2 Application Timelines - ONLY 1 TOPIC - UpToDate

doesnotcompute · Post by **doesnotcompute** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:12 pm

Interesting. I wonder what's changed?

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:37 pm

The forms seem excatly the same or I am a blind person

I could not find any difference, strange...

hunpak · Post by **hunpak** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:33 pm

I hope i will receive my documents by tomorrow ..

1 question is a RC holder eligible for benefits?

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:23 pm

hunpak wrote:I hope i will receive my documents by tomorrow ..

1 question is a RC holder eligible for benefits?

this may be useful - http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start ... /index.htm

what kind of benefits you would like to apply? i.e child?

I am not sure but as far as I know the first 3 months you are not eligible for benefits. I think after the first year you should have access to most. After 5 years you have officially equal rights.

hunpak · Post by **hunpak** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:33 pm

Forza_RC wrote:
hunpak wrote:I hope i will receive my documents by tomorrow ..

1 question is a RC holder eligible for benefits?
this may be useful - http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start ... /index.htm

what kind of benefits you would like to apply? i.e child?

I am not sure but as far as I know the first 3 months you are not eligible for benefits. I think after the first year you should have access to most. After 5 years you have officially equal rights.

im after job seekers support

kAB · Post by **kAB** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:46 pm

I haven't checked this forum for quite sometime now as I read a while ago that the processing times for EEA2 applications is 6 + months.

It was lucky of me to check today as it is really great news to know about people getting their EEA1 & 2 back in 3-4 months.

# I applied EEA1 & 2 in 7 December 2009.

# Got all the documents returned in 17 December 2009 as they gave the reason that we haven't included medical/ health insurances.

# Sent them the NHS cards with a cover letter on 19 December 2009.

# Husband recieved a COA dated 28 December 2009 (without Our Ref or Case ID). and stated that he is allowed to live and work in the UK.

# Recieved a letter on 31 March 2009 (without Our Ref or Case ID but with full name of the case worker and his unique code number) asking me to register to the WRS. (I am an A8 National but full-time student with scholarship and not working, hence, no need to register to WRS)

# Called HO immediately and spoke with a nice girl and explained about the letter. Was been told that this letter should be an error and said that there is no need for me to register to WRS and asked to write a letter back to the same person explaining this. I also asked her about reference numbers and was given 2 different numbers for me and my husband - 8 digits long. (no alphabets/all numbers)

# Sent the letter addressed to the same person at Managed Migration, Nationality Group, UK Border Agency, Department 54 on 1st April along with recent letter from university (stating that I am a full-time student) and seven other recent utility bills, for his convenience and our application support.

This does mean that they actually looked at the application pack sent on December after approximately 3 months in March.

NOW WE HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE. FINGERS CROSSED!!!

Hopefully, soon. Thanks a lot all of you guys for sharing the news and experiences. Its makes life easy for many of us.

oh btw, can I ask if anyone knows if anything is written about the new processing times and the changes in the turnaround time anywhere officially?

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:20 pm

kAB wrote: Called HO immediately and spoke with a nice girl and explained about the letter. Was been told that this letter should be an error and said that there is no need for me to register to WRS and asked to write a letter back to the same person explaining this. I also asked her about reference numbers and was given 2 different numbers for me and my husband - 8 digits long. (no alphabets/all numbers) [/b]

The Home Office & UK Border employees are not well qualified! They do not get & have enough training! Unfortunately, this is one of the main reasons for the delays!!!

Thanks kAB for sharing your experiences with us.

adolma999 · Post by **adolma999** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:55 am

Hi

I have to travel in late May and my application has been in HO since 1st of march, I have my COA. I need my passports back, shall I e-mail the HO now or keep it till later? I am wondering if I request my passports now will the HO return them like 5-10 days later irrespictive of my travel plans? Ofcourse id like to keep my passports in the HO for as much time as I can to allow faster processing

What do u all think, thanks
yes travel is important as its wedding in family

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:13 am

adolma999 wrote:Hi

I have to travel in late May and my application has been in HO since 1st of march, I have my COA. I need my passports back, shall I e-mail the HO now or keep it till later? I am wondering if I request my passports now will the HO return them like 5-10 days later irrespictive of my travel plans? Ofcourse id like to keep my passports in the HO for as much time as I can to allow faster processing

What do u all think, thanks
yes travel is important as its wedding in family

I would call the HO around the 20th of April.

adolma999 · Post by **adolma999** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:18 am

Forza_RC wrote:
adolma999 wrote:Hi

I have to travel in late May and my application has been in HO since 1st of march, I have my COA. I need my passports back, shall I e-mail the HO now or keep it till later? I am wondering if I request my passports now will the HO return them like 5-10 days later irrespictive of my travel plans? Ofcourse id like to keep my passports in the HO for as much time as I can to allow faster processing

What do u all think, thanks
yes travel is important as its wedding in family
I would call the HO around the 20th of April.

Would you buy the tickets or wait till u have ur passports in ur hands?

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:41 am

adolma999 wrote:
Forza_RC wrote:
adolma999 wrote:Hi

I have to travel in late May and my application has been in HO since 1st of march, I have my COA. I need my passports back, shall I e-mail the HO now or keep it till later? I am wondering if I request my passports now will the HO return them like 5-10 days later irrespictive of my travel plans? Ofcourse id like to keep my passports in the HO for as much time as I can to allow faster processing

What do u all think, thanks
yes travel is important as its wedding in family
I would call the HO around the 20th of April.
Would you buy the tickets or wait till u have ur passports in ur hands?

Definitely book/buy your ticket as you will certanily get your passport back with in 10 days after asking for it...

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:25 am

Hello everyone!

I am in shock that I received my EEA2 residence card just 2 min. ago

When I saw the yellow/brown envelop I thought the HO sent back my application to request some more documents

Luckily I am working at home today

jajanana · Post by **jajanana** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:01 am

Forza_RC wrote:Hello everyone!

I am in shock that I received my EEA2 residence card just 2 min. ago

When I saw the yellow/brown envelop I thought the HO sent back my application to request some more documents

Luckily I am working at home today

What a good news this morning, congrats forza_RC.

karmen2 · Post by **karmen2** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:02 am

Big..Big..CONGRATULATIONS....Forza_RC....I am very happy for you and for the rest of us on the waiting list.....

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:07 am

jajanana wrote:
Forza_RC wrote:Hello everyone!

I am in shock that I received my EEA2 residence card just 2 min. ago

When I saw the yellow/brown envelop I thought the HO sent back my application to request some more documents

Luckily I am working at home today
What a good news this morning, congrats forza_RC.

Thank you very much jajanana.

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:08 am

karmen2 wrote:Big..Big..CONGRATULATIONS....Forza_RC....I am very happy for you and for the rest of us on the waiting list.....

Thanks karmen2. I am so relieved

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:15 am

Just for your information:

Sent the EEA2 application on 5th of January 2010

Received the CoA on 19th of January 2010 (dated 17th)

Received the EEA2 6th of April (this morning)

The HO sent all the documents back with the EEA2.

I have not contacted any MPs and did not send any e-mail & fax.

The total process is less than 3 months.

doesnotcompute · Post by **doesnotcompute** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:19 am

Forza_RC wrote:Hello everyone!

I am in shock that I received my EEA2 residence card just 2 min. ago

When I saw the yellow/brown envelop I thought the HO sent back my application to request some more documents

Luckily I am working at home today

Excellent, excellent news

That is a great result, and I am very happy for u.

Fingers crossed, this means that my wife's EEA2 is not far behind

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:31 am

doesnotcompute wrote:
Forza_RC wrote:Hello everyone!

I am in shock that I received my EEA2 residence card just 2 min. ago

When I saw the yellow/brown envelop I thought the HO sent back my application to request some more documents

Luckily I am working at home today
Excellent, excellent news That is a great result, and I am very happy for u.

Fingers crossed, this means that my wife's EEA2 is not far behind

Thanks doesnotcompute

I am more than happy to reply all the questions regarding the application process etc...

adolma999 · Post by **adolma999** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:06 pm

Forza_RC wrote:Just for your information:

Sent the EEA2 application on 5th of January 2010

Received the CoA on 19th of January 2010 (dated 17th)

Received the EEA2 6th of April (this morning)

The HO sent all the documents back with the EEA2.

I have not contacted any MPs and did not send any e-mail & fax.

The total process is less than 3 months.

Great news, congrats, did u have to get medical insurance? when was the card actually issued, I presume it was done beore easter holiday

Forza_RC · Post by **Forza_RC** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:29 pm

Thanks adolma999.

No, I did not send any medical insurance.

The EEA2 issued on 28th of March.

Gabriella2305 · Post by **Gabriella2305** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:30 pm

Hi everyone!

Submitted my EEA2 application end of Dec 09 and received my COA before 31 Dec

Having read peoples progress hopefully I'll be getting my EEA2 soon *holds thumbs*

I have tried calling the numbers suggested earlier on in this thread but I can never get through to a person and when I dial the 232 or #32 nothing happens. Please could someone help and let me know how you actually get to speak to someone in person....

Thank you!!!

Gabriella2305 · Post by **Gabriella2305** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:32 pm

Forza!!! wow I am so jealous. Congratulations!!! I cant wait for the day mine come. Big celebrations!

Gabriella2305 · Post by **Gabriella2305** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:35 pm

Forza, u mention earlier in the thread you called a number... plz tell me which number you phoned? thanks

hunpak · Post by **hunpak** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:36 pm

Hey fellow

I received my RC today with a stamp of RC on my passport ..its great to know that i am not the only one getting my RC today...

I wish u all luck

Submission of Application 9 December 2009
COA Received 17 December 2009
HO informed me that they have made a decision on my application on 27th March** and the Documents are waiting for dispatch.
RC received Today 6th April 2010

It took about nearly 4 months

** by mistake i put December instead of march ..it is now rectified

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